Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 12 | 19 | 28 | 25 | 84 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic buried the Rockets 108-84. The better team simply showed up tonight. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.